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I am wondering what tribe an ancestor is from

Dear Auntie, I saw on a Spanish baptism record that an ancestor was from a gentile native tribe in New Mexico. I found out gentile means non-Christian. I was wondering what tribe could she be from? She was baptized at Taos pueblo I think at 1820. Where there any tribes…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

Becoming a better ally…

Hey, I’m not native but I am trying to be a better ally. Any tips? –Evangelia Hey there! Oh, these types of questions make me so happy. 🙂 I love that you want to be a better ally for Natives and there’s a lot of simple ways that you can…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Non-Native Allies

You never gave a straight answer, yes or no are Mexicans native American Indians.

You never gave a straight answer, yes or no are Mexicans Native American Indians? The American Continents of North and South were populated with indigenous people long before we were Alaska Native, First Nation, Mexican Indian or American Indian. This is my point. Tribes and bands moved across the Canadian/…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

Dear Auntie I am half Dutch Irish and Cherokee. Is it possible for me to be accepted into the Cherokee reservation?

Dear Auntie I am half Dutch Irish and Cherokee and I’m very in tuned with my Cherokee lineage and learn as much as I can about the Cherokee traditions, culture, and language. I was wondering if it’s possible for me to be accepted into the Cherokee reservation? How do I…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Identity

How do I stand with Standing Rock

Dear Auntie, how do I stand with Standing Rock against the Dakota Access Pipeline? Well, this has been the hot topic for quite some time, especially since Trump came into office and signed two executive orders that will allow further construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline and Keystone XL. Here’s…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

Freaking out since Trump signed all of those orders

Dear Auntie, I’ve been freaking out since Trump signed all of those orders on inauguration day. Do I still have access to sexual health care? You’re definitely not alone. We have all been biting our nails to see what’s going to happen with the new administration. Many folks are worried…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Physical Health, Sexual Health

How can I get my friends to be more interested in self-respect

Dear Auntie, I’ve been working hard to become the person I want to be, but I’m finding it hard be around other girls my age. How can I get my friends to be more interested in self-respect when they’re just interested in going to parties and hooking up with boys?…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health

My college friends are posting about drugs and alcohol, is that all thats going on

Dear Auntie, my college friends are always posting about drugs or alcohol. Is this really all that’s going on? Well, unfortunately, this is pretty common. About 85% of people on social media see references to drugs and alcohol. There’s definitely a party scene at most schools, but keep in mind…

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Topics: Education, Life Tips

I just found my friend cuts herself and i also have struggled with self harm for a long time and I know how much it sucks when people point it out. Do i just wait until she’s ready to tell me herself? How do i talk to her about it?

You’re such a good friend for writing in and for reaching out for help for the both of you! Finding out that someone you care about has been cutting can be upsetting, especially since you have had similar struggles. It’s normal to feel confused, helpless, sad, worried, or mad, especially…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Life Tips, Mental Health, Physical Health

I see posts on social media that sometimes worry me, but I’m not sure what to do

Dear Auntie, I see posts on social media that sometimes worry me, but I’m not sure what to do so I usually do nothing. Any tips? Well, you are definitely not alone. Over 80% of people on SM see posts that are related to violence, depression, suicide, and self-harm. So…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Mental Health

MORE FROM YOUR RELATIVES

I am wondering what tribe an ancestor is from

Becoming a better ally…

You never gave a straight answer, yes or no are Mexicans native American Indians.

Dear Auntie I am half Dutch Irish and Cherokee. Is it possible for me to be accepted into the Cherokee reservation?

How do I stand with Standing Rock

Freaking out since Trump signed all of those orders

How can I get my friends to be more interested in self-respect

My college friends are posting about drugs and alcohol, is that all thats going on

I just found my friend cuts herself and i also have struggled with self harm for a long time and I know how much it sucks when people point it out. Do i just wait until she’s ready to tell me herself? How do i talk to her about it?

I see posts on social media that sometimes worry me, but I’m not sure what to do

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